title: [Demographic and socioeconomic determinants of health risk perception].
abstract: The aim of the investigation was to study the specific features of health risk perception in Novodvinsk dwellers in relation to gender, age, education, occupation, and income. A cross-sectional study was performed. The authors conducted a questionnaire survey of 695 subjects aged 18 years or older, who lived in Novodvinsk. Risk factors were ranked to define their hazard priorities. The chi2 test of the hypothesis that there are no differences in risk perception between different population groups was carried out. No statistically significant gender differences were found in high risk perception. Respondents less than 30 years of age are inclined to exaggerate the risk of chemical pollution of the environment as compared to 45 year olds (chi2 = 4.97; p = 0.025). It is more characteristic for subjects with a higher education and employees to refer lifestyle to as a high risk factor than for those who have lower education levels and workers (chi2 = 6.34; p = 0.010 and chi2 = 28.58; p < 0.001; respectively). Respondents with a specialized secondary education and workers more frequently regard radioactive pollution of the environment as a high risk (chi2 = 5.43; p = 0.019 and chi2 = 3.39; p = 0.050 and chi2 = 5.43; p = 0.019, respectively). Mean- and low-income subjects consider a low quality of life to be a high risk than those who have higher income (chi2 = 12.35; p < 0.01).
authors.forename: T N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Ungurianu
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Novikov
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004522:Educational Status; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012307:Risk Factors; D012426:Russia; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires